College of Fine & Applied Arts Information Session
Join FAA administration for an on-campus information session and get a closer look at the College of Fine and Applied Arts, which houses Architecture, Art and Design, Dance, Landscape Architecture, Music, Sustainable Design, Theatre, and Urban Planning. Come on select Mondays and Fridays this fall! Tours may be available for some FAA units after the presentation. Be sure to sign up for the Illinois Experience and Campus Tour too.
- Friday, August 28
- Friday, September 4
- Friday, September 11
- Monday, September 21
- Monday, October 5
- Friday, October 9
- Friday, October 16
- Monday, October 19
- Friday, November 13
- Friday, December 4
IlliniFest
Join us at IlliniFest on Saturday, September 26, for our biggest open house of the year! With tours, presentations and panels, resource fairs, and more happening across campus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can explore everything Illinois offers entirely on your own schedule. We hope to see you there!
The College of Fine and Applied Arts is offering the following sessions:
- School of Architecture presentation and tour
- School of Art and Design information session
- School of Music presentation for majors and minors
- Department of Dance facility tour
- Department of Theatre student panel and facility tour
- Department of Urban and Regional Planning information session and tour
- Sustainable Design facility tour
Saturday, September 26
School of Art Design Open House, Portfolio Day & Fall Fest
Join the School of Art and Design for the 2026 Regional High School and Community College Open House. Receive a portfolio review from Art and Design faculty, take a facility tour, and hear from current students.
Friday, November 13
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m (CST)
Art and Design Building, Link Gallery, 408 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign
Students at the New Student Welcome. Photo by Andy Blacker.
Overview of the College of Fine & Applied Arts (Virtual)
Whether you are interested in environmental design, the performing arts, or the visual arts, helping you follow your passion is what the College of Fine and Applied Arts does best. Join the admissions team for an overview and application information session.
8:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (CDT)
- Wednesday, August 12
- Monday, September 21
- Monday, October 19
- Monday, November 16
- Monday, December 7
Students at the New Student Welcome. Photo by Andy Blacker.
Art & Design Portfolio Tips Presentation (Virtual)
Learn the best practices for putting together an art and design portfolio. We will show you real examples of portfolio work and offer tips to make your portfolio stronger for admission to the School of Art and Design.
8:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)
- Wednesday, September 23
- Wednesday, October 28
- Wednesday, November 18
- Wednesday, December 9
Performing Arts Talent Submission Tips (Virtual)
Are you interested in applying to a performing arts major in dance, music, or theatre? Join us for this special presentation with audition, interview, and portfolio tips.
8:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (CDT/CST)
- Monday, September 28
- Monday, October 26
- Monday, November 30
- Monday, December 14
Register for a virtual performing arts talent submission tips session
Talent Requirement Events: Art & Design, Dance, Music, and Theatre
Applicants to the Department of Dance, Department of Theatre, School of Art and Design, and School of Music must fulfill talent requirements to complete the application process. School of Art and Design applicants will upload their portfolios to our submission portal. For all performing arts applicants (dance, music, and theatre majors), we will host on-campus audition events, attend festivals/events, and allow virtual auditions for those unable to audition in person. Each performing arts major has specific requirements for auditions, interviews, or portfolios.
Head to our application information to get details on upcoming audition events.
Sustainable Design Information Session (Virtual)
Learn more about the BSSD major and ask any questions you may have. Join us for a 30-minute live Zoom session.
- Tuesday, September 22, 5:00 p.m. (CDT)
- Thursday, September 24, 8:00 a.m. (CDT)
- Thursday, October 8, 8:00 a.m. (CDT)
- Wednesday, October 21, 5:00 p.m. (CDT)
- Thursday, November 12, 5:00 p.m. (CST)
- Friday, December 11, 5:00 p.m. (CST)
Illinois Experience & Campus Tour
Visit the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign during daily information sessions and take tours with admissions counselors. Be sure to schedule your tour for a day that has an FAA info session so that you can learn more about the college. Check out all the options to visit campus or try other ways to explore the university.
